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What to do if i cannot swallow a pill that big. is it safe to crush it and put it in water and then drink it?

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Depends on the pill: some are coated for protection and the protection is all you lose. some can be time-release or ph-release and you crushing it makes it lose the efficacy entirely. there are very few pills that big though that a normal adult can't swallow them.. discuss with the prescribing physician whether there are alternatives.

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Answered 1/15/2021

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A member asked:

What to do if i cannot swallow a pill that big. is it safe to crush it and put it in water and then drink it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

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